Remember last Christmas Eve 

When we sat next to our first tree 

Ornaments reflected light 

Of a candle in the night 



And I gave you a music box 

Back then that seemed like so much 

We watched it go round and round 

As the melodies unwound 



But all these things are now long gone 

And not to be wished upon again 



But the music box continues to turn 

The candle in the window continues to burn 

But I know they're just memories 

Like Christmas past and you and me 



Remember that old fireplace 

That held the room in warm embrace 

And as we watched for Christmas ghosts 

The fire held the shadows close 



But now upon that Christmas scene 

The candle wax of melted dreams 

And ornaments of shattered glass 

Now belonging to the past 



But all these things are now long gone 

And not to be wished upon again 



But the music box continues to turn 

The candle in the window continues to burn 

But I know they're just memories 

Like Christmas past and you and me 



I miss you baby 

Oh yes, I do 

And it's been far too long 

Since I last laid eyes on you 



[1.] 

I got the lights upon the Christmas tree 

I got the candle lit for you to see 

And beside this window I will wait 

For inside this night it's not too late 



[add the solo stanza after the second time] 



[2.] 

I got the lights 

Up on the tree 

They're shining bright 

If you'd just believe 

Just believe with me 



The candles burning 

You know I'm gonna wait 

The clock keeps turning 

But I know it's not 

I know it's not too late... 



I got the lights upon the Christmas tree 

I got the candle lit for you to see 

And beside this window I will wait 

For inside this night 

I know it's not too late